# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 5A: Reduction of pesticide use; annual report

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 5A
- **Heading:** Reduction of pesticide use; annual report
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 132B / Section 5A

## Text

Section 5A. The department shall promote the use of biologic controls, integrated pest management, sustainable agriculture and other alternate pest control methods through education, technical assistance and research in order to reduce or eliminate, whenever possible, human or environmental exposures to chemical pesticides. Said department shall submit an annual report to the clerks of the senate and the house of representatives and the joint committee on natural resources and agriculture describing the efforts taken and the progress made toward reducing pesticide use, furthering the use of integrated pest management and other alternate pest control methods in the commonwealth.

Section 5A. The department shall promote the use of biologic controls, integrated pest management, sustainable agriculture and other alternate pest control methods through education, technical assistance and research in order to reduce or eliminate, whenever possible, human or environmental exposures to chemical pesticides. Said department shall submit an annual report to the clerks of the senate and the house of representatives and the joint committee on natural resources and agriculture describing the efforts taken and the progress made toward reducing pesticide use, furthering the use of integrated pest management and other alternate pest control methods in the commonwealth.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 1 Title; purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132B_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 2 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132B_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 3 Pesticide board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132B_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 3A Pesticide board subcommittee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132B_S3A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 4 Programs director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132B_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 5 Powers and duties of department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132B_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 5A Reduction of pesticide use; annual report](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132B_S5A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 6 Prohibited distributions, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132B_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 6A Prohibited activities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132B_S6A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 6B Pesticide use by utilities; notice; development of policies to reduce pesticide use along roadways; personal protection equipment and clothing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132B_S6B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 6C Pesticide use at schools, child care centers or school age child care programs; standard written notification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132B_S6C.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 6D Posting of standard written notification of pesticide use at schools, child care centers and school age child care programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132B_S6D.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 6E Integrated pest management plans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132B_S6E.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 6F Pesticide products eligible for use indoors at schools, child care centers and school age child care programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132B_S6F.md)

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